Weekly Roundup: FDA advances educational resources for imported formula, CBDistillery tincture unveiled for anxiety

15 Jul 2022 --- This week in nutrition news, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressed concerns surrounding imported infant formula with educational resources for parents and caregivers. Meanwhile, CBDistillery unveiled its CBDistillery’s Daytime Synergy 500 mg CBG + 500 mg CBD tincture may improve mild or temporary anxiety. Amorepacific’s L-glutamic acid fermented GABA powder received recognition from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea (MFDS) as an individually recognized functional ingredient that can help improve sleep quality.

In brief: Business news
Following the FDA’s announcement of increased flexibility on infant formula products, infant formula from nine countries is expected to arrive in the US in an estimated 520 million full-size, 8 oz bottles. Due to the infant formula shortage, these flexibilities have proved beneficial in enabling the temporary introduction of nutritionally appropriate infant formula products into the US. Considering this, the FDA is implementing access to instructional resources to help educate concerned parents and caregivers on the imports. The FDA is creating “Names to Know” graphics featuring the label pictures and details about imported formulas to help parents and caregivers recognize these products.

In brief: Launches and releases
Kemin Industries unveiled Enterosure, a probiotic that will assist in controlling the growth of pathogenic bacteria in poultry and livestock. The company’s probiotic solution may promote a healthy microbiome, drive intestinal resilience, manage gut health challenges and improve animal productivity. It may aid symptoms of Enteric disease, prevalent in livestock and poultry. The product is touted as beneficial to animal health, welfare, growth and performance.

Sameday Health’s IV drip may boost collagen production and promote healthier skin and blood cells.Nutritional supplements brand Cymbiotika introduced its Pure Hydration formulation. The formulation may assist with establishing a healthy electrolyte balance in the body, boost hydration and assist with post-workout recovery. Cymbiotika’s Pure Hydration will deliver essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B12, magnesium, sodium and potassium in an “easy-to-use” packet. The product is available in watermelon, lychee and lemon flavors.

US-based wellness provider Sameday Health introduced its Inner Beauty IV drip therapy. The service will be administered at Sameday Health clinics nationwide, where wellness services are offered to support clients’ collagen production, fortify their hair and nails and keep their skin and blood cells healthy. The Inner Beauty IV drip is formulated with vitamin C and vitamin B complex vitamins – including biotin, thiamine and niacin – that may strengthen hair and nails, reduce wrinkles and hydrate skin. According to the company, the Inner Beauty IV drip can also boost immunity and reduce fatigue.

In brief: Accreditation and certification
Amorepacific’s L-glutamic acid fermented GABA powder received recognition from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea (MFDS) as an individually recognized functional ingredient that can help improve sleep quality. Individually recognized ingredients refer to ingredients studied and developed over several years by a manufacturer that are recognized individually for their functionality and safety by the MFDS after going through a series of human studies. By receiving the recognition for L-glutamic acid fermented GABA powder as an ingredient that can improve sleep quality, Amorepacific has now obtained its sixth individually recognized ingredient.

In brief: Research and studies
PLT’s AlvioLife ingredient – a patented combination of Boswellia serrata and Aegle marmelos – was found to help users feel better, breathe easier and exercise more. AlvioLife’s blend of natural botanical extracts works via mechanisms that help balance the inflammatory response. Therefore the ingredient supports respiratory and immune health, perceived immune function and well-being. The six-week-long study showed reductions in reported upper respiratory tract symptoms and improved psychological well-being.

The ADA guidelines for Type 2 diabetes recommend a reduced-calorie meal plan and physical activity for 5% weight loss.Based on clinical trial results, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) outlined guidelines for improving Type 2 diabetes in obese adults. The procedures include improving diet, physical activity and behavioral therapy to achieve a 5% weight loss. The ADA also recommended a high frequency of counseling – no less than 16 sessions in six months – to achieve a 500 to 750 kcal per day energy deficit. Metabolic surgery was recommended as an option to treat Type 2 diabetes in overweight people who do not achieve durable weight loss or improvement in comorbidities with nonsurgical methods. Several trials have shown larger improvements in glycemic control with surgical versus medical management.

CBDistillery unveiled its CBDistillery’s Daytime Synergy 500 mg CBG + 500 mg CBD tincture may improve mild or temporary anxiety via analysis using the Pathfinder Mission. During the analysis, a majority of the participants (83%) reported that CBDistillery’s tincture had some level of improvement on their quality of life. Additionally, nine out of ten participants reported that they would recommend CBDistillery’s Daytime Synergy 500 mg CBG + 500 mg CBD tincture to others dealing with mild or temporary anxiety. Participants reported experiencing relaxation, reduced tension, increased focus, mental clarity and increased appetite using the tincture.

Research unveiled that people who regularly eat fruit are more likely to have better levels of positive mental well-being.A US-based Ohio State University study found that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 39 million people avoid food insecurity, may help prevent child maltreatment. The 14-year nationwide study found that states with more generous SNAP policies – and thus more people participating in the program – had fewer children involved in Child Protective Services (CPS) and sent to foster care. Results showed that a 5% increase in families receiving SNAP benefits reduced a state’s CPS and foster care caseloads between 7.6% and 14.3%. The researchers noted that the findings should be of interest to state policymakers who are concerned about budgets.

Researchers from Aston University, UK, found that people who regularly eat fruit are more likely to have better levels of positive mental well-being and are less likely to report depressive symptoms. According to the researchers’ findings, the frequency of fruit consumption is more significant to psychological health than the total amount consumed over a typical week. The study also discovered that people who consume low-nutrient savory snacks like crisps are more likely to report higher anxiety symptoms. People who frequently snacked on nutrient-poor savory foods (such as crisps) were more likely to experience ‘everyday mental lapses’ (known as subjective cognitive failures) and report lower mental well-being. A more significant number of lapses was associated with higher reported anxiety, stress and depression symptoms and lower mental well-being scores.

US-based researchers from the University of Georgia showed that women often have greater rates of illness while living longer on average than males. A diet rich in pigmented carotenoids, such as those found in yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, and carrots, is now suggested by recent research from the University of Georgia as a way to reduce these greater incidences of sickness. These foods play a “crucial” role in minimizing cognitive and visual decline. Women retain vitamins and minerals in their bodies is one of the factors contributing to this sensitivity. Women often have more body fat than males, according to Hammond. Many dietary vitamins and minerals are significantly sunk by body fat, which provides pregnant women with a helpful reservoir. However, as less is available for the retina and the brain, women are more likely to experience degenerative issues.

By Nicole Kerr